Product details
- Label Original Jazz Classics
- Artist The Bill Evans Trio
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2015
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Portrait In Jazz by The Bill Evans Trio.
Bill Evans revolutionizing jazz piano with impressionistic, harmonically sophisticated approach.
Musical Analysis:
The Bill Evans Trio leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Portrait in Jazz," released in 1960 by The Bill Evans Trio on Original Jazz Classics, stands as a seminal album that redefined the jazz genre with its delicate interplay and lyrical improvisation. This masterpiece showcases the remarkable chemistry between pianist Bill Evans, bassist Scott LaFaro, and drummer Paul Motian, creating an intimate soundscape that feels both spontaneous and meticulously crafted. The album features a stunning arrangement of standards, including "Blue in Green" and "Solar," where Evans's ethereal piano work weaves seamlessly with LaFaro’s innovative bass lines, giving each piece a profound emotional depth. The trio's ability to layer nuanced harmonies and create conversational rhythms invites listeners into a world where jazz evolves beyond mere performance into a shared emotional journey.
What sets "Portrait in Jazz" apart is not just its pioneering spirit, but also its ability to resonate deeply with anyone familiar with the complexities of human emotions. The album invites you to explore the subtleties of sound and silence, making
Pressing Details:
Newbury Comics exclusive. Limited edition of 500 copies on yellow vinyl.
Recorded in New York; December 28, 1959.
Original Jazz Classics logo is not printed on jacket or labels.
Publishers:
- A1: A-M Nusic - ASCAP
- A2: Morley Music - ASCAP / S.D.R.M.
- A3: E. H. Morris - ASCAP
- A4: Victor Young Publ. / MCA Music - ASCAP
- A5: TRO-Acorn Music - BMI
- B1: Warner Bros. Music - ASCAP
- B2: Robbins Music - ASCAP
- B3: Bourne Co. - ASCAP
- B4: Musical Frontiers - BMI
Track Listing:
A1. Come Rain Or Come Shine
A2. Autumn Leaves
A3. Witchcraft
A4. When I Fall In Love
A5. Peri's Scope
B1. What Is This Thing Called Love?
B2. Spring Is Here
B3. Someday My Prince Will Come
B4. Blue In Green
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: The Bill Evans Trio
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Original Jazz Classics
Catalog Number: OJC-088
Release Year: 2015
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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